Toyota Sued for 200 Million Dollars in Wrongful Death Action for Gross Negligence in Failing to Recall Cars for Gas Pedal Defects Sooner

Michael Harris filed a 200 million dollar lawsuit against Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. and gas pedal manufacturer CTS for the death of his wife after the gas pedal stuck and the car, a 2009 Toyota Corolla went through a stop sign and crashed into a cement divider.

Toyota has announced a voluntary recall of thousands of vehicles for various problems, including the gas pedal problem. While Toyota opened consumer’s eyes with the recall and many pending lawsuits, the problem seems much more pervasive.

Some 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibes have been recalled by GM for faulty accelerator pedals that can wear and become stuck. In addition, Ford recalled a van (only sold in China) that uses the same faulty accelerator produced by CTS as Toyota. Honda also uses an accelerator produced by CTS, but has stated it is a different model that is neither under scrutiny nor the subject of any recall.

Manufacturers owe it to consumers to provide products that are safe and free from defect. When corporate greed and profits jeopardize you and your family, you need to take action and file a lawsuit for compensation and to send a message to these manufacturers. By affecting these companies’ bottom lines, you make them listen and force these big corporations to do the right thing.

Although Toyota’s recall was “voluntary,” it didn’t happen until the lawsuits started piling up.

If you start experiencing problems with your accelerator getting stuck, you should immediately contact the dealer and a mechanic to examine the problem. If you have been injured in a car accident because of a faulty gas pedal or if a family member was killed because a gas pedal got stuck, you should consult an experienced personal injury lawyer to ensure your rights and interests are protected and to determine if you, and your family, may be entitled to compensation.